Converted from the original tape pack by Section 23

DJ Clarkee Feat. MC Sharkey - Hardcore Heaven 11th May 1996 (Side B)

DJ Clarkee Feat. MC Sharkey - Hardcore Heaven 11th May 1996 (Side A)

Clarkee & Mastervibe- -NORTH NSA - VOL 16 - Side 2

Back in 1997, at the peak of Italy’s underground hardcore movement, a young producer named Manuele Tessarollo, known today as T78 or Activator, dropped his first-ever release under the alias Manuel E.S.. The EP, titled “Welcome to the Next Level”, marked not only his debut into the world of electronic music, but also introduced a raw, energetic, and uncompromising sound that resonated deeply with the hardcore and gabber community of the time.

Released on Italian Steel, a niche sub-label of the legendary D-Boy Records, the EP quickly became a cult vinyl, passed from DJ to DJ and treasured by collectors. With no digital release and no availability on streaming platforms for decades, its legend grew quietly, fueled by word-of-mouth and rave nostalgia.

At the heart of the EP is the track “Old Soul”, a hardcore anthem that encapsulates the raw energy and emotion of the late ’90s gabber scene. 

The rest of the EP delivers exactly what the title promises: a journey into the next level of hardcore — full of distorted aggression, high-speed rhythms, and a youthful defiance that foreshadowed Tessarollo’s future evolution into one of Italy’s most respected techno and hardstyle producers.

Now, after more than two decades in obscurity, Infamia Records has finally reissued the EP using the original master recordings. This long-awaited re-release is a gift to die-hard fans and an invitation for a new generation to discover a hidden gem from one of Italy’s foundational producers.

Artist: Manuel E.S.
Title: Old Soul
Version: Original Mix
Release Date: 05/09/2025

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Welcome To The Next Level Ep

Old Soul (Original Mix)

INF089 - Manuel E.S. "Old Soul" (Preview)(Infamia Records)(Out 05/09/25)

TheDarkGrudge (Remaster to Limit)

Heavy kick with fat bass alongside with bouncy groove and oriental melody, perfect combination of sounds for a very long trip while you'll listen and dance when this bomb will play through the sound system ;)

Old Scool as Fuck 2

Mad Alien  - Old School as fuck 2 (Undergroundtekno)

DOLPHIN--HYSTERIA VOLUME 17 - METAMORPHISIS

Easygroove & MC Joe Peng @ Dreamscape 9 on Friday the 4th of February 1994.

Easygroove @ Dreamscape 9 - 1994

Devotion & Synergy - Take A Walk on The Wild Side (Original Mix) [Unreleased]
 DJ Slam - Knowledge [Just Another Label]
 Donna Grassie - Feel The Love [Stompin Choonz]
 Ramos & Sunset Regime - Lands Of Mystery [Happy Tunes]
 ?? ?
 Bang The Future - Don't Try & Hide [GBT Inc.]
 The Vampire - Teknostorm (Remix) [Quosh]
 DJ Force & The Evolution - Simply Electric [Kniteforce]
 Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Let The Rhythm Unwind [Alpha Projects]
 Force and Styles - Wonderland [UK Dance]
 Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Life Force Generator (RSR Remix) [Supreme Music]
 DJ Fury - Soundflow [Stompin Choonz]
 Sunshine Produtions - Above The Clouds '96 (Justin Time Remix) [Just Another Label]
 Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Who Will Be The Leader [Supreme Music]
 DJ Supreme vs. Billy Bunter & D-Zyne - Outside World [RSR]

HARDCORE HEAVEN - 1ST EVENT

RAMOS & SUPREME - HARDCORE HEAVEN - THE FIRST EVENT 24.02.1996

Converted from the original 8 pack by Jamie from Section 23.

A1) ?
A2) ?
A3) Mastervibe - Friday [Area 51 Recordings]
A4) Mastervibe - Bumrush [Area 51 Recordings]
A5) Mastervibe -Suprize [Area 51 Recordings]
A6) Diplomat - Brainwave [Deathchant]
A7) Mastervibe - Alienz [Area 51 Recordings]
A8) Diplomat - The Running Man [Deathchant]
A9) Mastervibe - The Power of The Herb [Area 51 Recordings]

DJ Clarkee Feat. MC Sharkey - United Dance Future Science 11th October 1996

Vinyltrixta @ Slammin' Vinyl on Friday the 5th of February 1999.

Vinyltrixta @ Slammin' Vinyl (5-2-1999)

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